Is Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Ontario?
The short answer
Not a stat holidayNo. Civic Holiday isn't a public holiday in Ontario.
The August Civic Holiday isn't one of Ontario's nine public holidays under the Employment Standards Act.
Sources checked
Dates
| 2026 | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday, August 2, 2027 |
What this means
Ontario's employment standards don't require a day off or holiday pay for it. Some employers give it anyway; check your contract or collective agreement.
Federally regulated workers
Civic Holiday isn't one of the 10 general holidays under the Canada Labour Code, so federally regulated employers such as banks and Canada Post don't have to give it.
Store closing rules
2027No closing law
It isn't a retail closing day in Ontario, so stores may open and set their own hours.
Tip: This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Some industries and collective agreements have special rules; if in doubt, check the official source or your province's employment standards office.
Sources
- Ontario ESA guide: Public holidays · checked 2026-10-15
- Canada.ca: General holidays for federally regulated employers · checked 2026-10-15
Questions
Is Civic Holiday a stat holiday in Ontario?
No. Civic Holiday isn't a public holiday in Ontario.
When is Civic Holiday in 2026 and 2027?
Monday, August 3, 2026 in 2026 and Monday, August 2, 2027 in 2027.
Other holidays in Ontario
New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Statutory holidayFamily DayMonday, February 15, 2027Statutory holidayGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027Statutory holidayEaster MondayMonday, March 29, 2027Not a stat holidayVictoria DayMonday, May 24, 2027Statutory holidayCanada DayThursday, July 1, 2027Statutory holidayLabour DayMonday, September 6, 2027Statutory holidayNational Day for Truth and ReconciliationThursday, September 30, 2027Not a stat holidayThanksgivingMonday, October 11, 2027Statutory holidayRemembrance DayThursday, November 11, 2027Not a stat holidayChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027Statutory holidayBoxing DaySunday, December 26, 2027Statutory holiday